Lawyer - Disputes & Operations (12 Months FTC)
HybridEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom or Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver litigation and contentious regulatory support for projects and cases, managing caseloads including strategic case management, briefing, and influencing partners. Advise stakeholders on industry significant strategic decision making and support business areas in identifying and resolving legal risks. Act as legal representative in business and divisional projects while working collaboratively with colleagues to identify and develop protocols for improving litigation efficiency. Manage external panel law firms and provide pro-active, commercially aware advice within a supportive team environment.
Required Qualifications
- qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland
- current legal practicing certificate
- knowledge of dispute resolution
- previous experience as a litigator in a law firm and/or in-house
- experience of legal issues in the banking and financial services sector
- Sound understanding of the technical and procedural factors affecting contentious matters
- Ability to communicate ideas, risks, and strategies clearly and concisely – both orally and in written form
- Ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships
- Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
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